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November 11, 2017
Greetings,
This week, Texas faced an unspeakable evil. On Monday, I visited Sutherland Springs and spoke with the injured, and family, friends, and neighbors who lost loved ones and friends, as well as community members and first responders. On Wednesday, I joined Vice President Pence at a prayer vigil for the victims. In the wake of this horrific tragedy, we are seeing a community come together. We are praying for the loved ones of the victims in this small Texas town. We are lifting up in prayer those who were injured, and for their complete recovery. We are praying for the first responders, both the men and women in uniform, and the many civilians from the local community who rushed in to assist. And we are praying for the strength of this community – especially during the difficult days and weeks ahead.
This Saturday is Veterans Day, and Heidi and I are proud to recognize the incredible bravery and sacrifice of all those who have served, and continue to serve in our Armed Forces to protect our nation, defend our Constitution, and defeat our adversaries. The selfless service of America’s Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, Coast Guardsmen, and their families has secured the blessings of liberty for generations and made our nation a beacon of hope around the world. We owe them a debt we can never fully repay.
For those affected by Hurricane Harvey, please don’t forget that the final day to apply for FEMA’s individual disaster assistance is November 30th; you can register at disasterassistance.gov. My Senate office continues to work to ensure swift and effective service to Texans and Texas communities in need of federal assistance following the storm. If you need additional information or assistance during the recovery and rebuilding process, please do not hesitate to contact my office or utilize the federal and state resources listed here.
Please read below for an update from this last week.
Keep Texas Strong,
Ted Cruz
Sen. Cruz: In the Face of Unspeakable Evil We’re Seeing Texas Coming Together
Sen. Cruz visited community leaders, first responders, victims, and those who lost loved ones in Sutherland Springs, following yesterday’s senseless attack at First Baptist Church, the largest mass shooting in Texas history. Read more...
Sen. Cruz Issues Statement in Response to the Resignation of Lebanese Prime Minister Hariri
Sen. Cruz issued the following statement in response to the resignation of Lebanese Prime Minister Hariri. Read more...
ICYMI: Sen. Cruz Discusses Visit to Sutherland Springs With Shannon Bream
Sen. Cruz appeared on ‘Fox News @ Night’ with Shannon Bream, where he discussed his visit with law enforcement, first responders, victims, and family members who lost loved ones in the shooting at First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas. Read more...
Sen. Cruz Urges Congress to Act on Real Tax Cuts for American Families
Sen. Cruz joined his colleagues in the Senate, members of the administration, and leading tax reform advocates at an event to highlight the need for tax reform and the impact it will have on American families, small businesses and the economy. Read more...
Sen. Cruz Responds to the Cambodian Government
Sen. Cruz issued the following statement regarding a letter the Cambodian Embassy sent him on Tuesday, which was sent in response to his letter of October 23 expressing concerns about the unjustified imprisonment of Kem Sokha, president of the Cambodian National Rescue Party (CNRP). Read more...
Sen Cruz: This Land Would Not Be Free Without Our Brave Veterans
Sen. Cruz on Thursday issued the following statement in observance of Veterans Day. Read more…
Sen. Cruz: We Must Always Remember the Scars of Communism
Sen. Cruz delivered remarks at the Victims of Communism Centennial Commemoration. Read more...
Sen. Cruz Issues Statement on Successful Settlement in the Lawsuit Filed Against the Federal Bureau of Land Management
Sen. Cruz released the following statement on the successful settlement in the lawsuit filed against the federal Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Read more...
Cruz, Cornyn Pen Letter Urging VA Medical Centers to Improve Quality of Care
Sens. Cruz and John Cornyn (R-Texas) sent a letter to United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs David Shulkin making the case for the critical need for improvement in Texas VA medical centers. Read more...
Sutherland Springs, TX
The full press releases may be viewed here.
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